Tedam, P. (2014) When failing doesn’t matter: a narrative inquiry into the social work practice learning experiences of black African students in England. International Journal of Higher Education. 3(1), pp. 136-145. 1927-6044.
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Abstract:
This paper reports the findings of a small-scale empirical study into the practice learning experiences of black African students of social work in England. Undertaken in the form of a pilot study, the findings reveal that practice
learning experiences can be beneficial in enhancing skills and knowledge but can also cause distress, lower
self-esteem and result in students feeling discriminated against. For participants, failing their practice learning appeared to be a far more pleasant outcome than undergoing the levels of disrespect and discrimination they believed
they were subjected to on a regular basis during placements. Using elements of the critical race theoretical (CRT) framework, an attempt is made to conceptualise the narratives generated from participant interviews.
Uncontrolled Keywords:
Black African social work students, practice learning, student experience, practice educators
Subjects:
Creators:
Tedam, P.
Publisher:
Sciedu Press
Northamptonshire and East Midlands:
Health
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
Date:
February 2014
Date Type:
Publication
Page Range:
pp. 136-145
Journal or Publication Title:
International Journal of Higher Education
Volume:
3
Number:
1
Language:
English
ISSN:
1927-6044
Status:
Published / Disseminated
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